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Hail history for Saint Joseph, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Joseph on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 27, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Saint Joseph
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Stevensville, Benton Harbor 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Saint Joseph |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Saint Joseph by year
When hail season peaks near Saint Joseph
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Saint Joseph
Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stevensville (7 mi from Saint Joseph)
National Weather Service description (English): The public passed on video footage of hail to the size of golf balls falling in the area.Mar 14, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Shoreham (2 mi from Saint Joseph)
Jul 21, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · St Joseph (1 mi from Saint Joseph)
May 3, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Hollywood (5 mi from Saint Joseph)
Jul 31, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · St Joseph (0 mi from Saint Joseph)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Joseph
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2010 | EF0 | Riverside 9 mi from Saint Joseph |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF2 | Baroda 9 mi from Saint Joseph |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF1 | Arden 9 mi from Saint Joseph |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Joseph
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Joseph since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 18, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | St Joseph, Spinks Corners, Benton Heights 8 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Ross Airport Bntn 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Ross Airport Bntn 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Livingston 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Shoreham 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Ross Airport Bntn, St Joseph 3 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 78 mph, measured | Ross Airport Bntn 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hinchman 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Scottdale 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Coloma, St Joseph 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Saint Joseph; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Saint Joseph.
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